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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 62711: Predominantly White with Gradual Diversification
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 62711 in Springfield, Illinois, is categorized as having Low Diversity with a White Majority as of 2022. The area has a population of 17,668 and a median income of $100,107, indicating a relatively affluent suburban community.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its status as a White Majority area, with the white population comprising between 79-86% of residents. The white population has gradually decreased from 85% in 2013 to 79% in 2022. The Black population has shown overall growth, increasing from 7% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Asian population has remained relatively stable at around 5-6%. The Hispanic population has shown a slight increase from 2% to 3% over the decade. The "Two or More Races" category grew from 0% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The median income in this zip code has shown overall growth, with some fluctuations. It increased from $96,984 in 2013 to a peak of $105,144 in 2019. There was a dip to $99,778 in 2020, likely due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. By 2022, it had recovered to $100,107, slightly above the 2013 level when adjusted for inflation.
The population has grown steadily from 15,335 in 2010 to 17,668 in 2022, a 15% increase over 12 years. This population growth, combined with the maintained high median income, suggests that the area remains attractive to new residents, potentially contributing to the gradual diversification.
The median income in this zip code ($100,107 in 2022) is significantly higher than the national median household income (approximately $70,784 in 2021), indicating that this is an affluent area. The gradual increase in diversity, particularly the growth in the "Two or More Races" category, aligns with national trends of increasing multiracial populations and growing diversity in suburban areas. The economic resilience of the area, as evidenced by the quick recovery of median income post-2020, suggests that this community may have weathered the economic impacts of the pandemic better than many other areas in the country.
Zip code 62711 remains a predominantly white, affluent area with Low Diversity, but there are signs of a slow transition towards greater diversity. The economic stability and gradual population growth may be attracting a more diverse set of residents, potentially setting the stage for more significant demographic shifts in the coming years. This zip code could be seen as a Transitional Community in its early stages, maintaining its economic strength while slowly becoming more diverse.
